Bridgnorth Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Bridgnorth’s crime rate in January 2026 was 4.5 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 33.8% below the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000. This performance underscores the area’s relatively low crime profile, though the data reveals a complex picture shaped by seasonal and local factors. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 32.1% of all incidents (17 cases), a rate of 1.4 per 1,000—44% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 17.0% of total crimes (9 cases) at 0.8 per 1,000, also below the national benchmark. These figures align with the post-holiday seasonal context, where reduced retail activity and shorter days may contribute to lower rates of theft and public order offences. However, the data also highlights unexpected trends: possession of weapons surged to 2 incidents (0.2 per 1,000), 186% above the UK average, while bicycle theft and other crime each rose by 100% from zero or previous levels. These anomalies suggest the need for further analysis, though they may reflect isolated incidents rather than systemic shifts. The overall crime mix remained skewed towards violent offences, a pattern consistent with Bridgnorth’s character as a historic market town with a mix of residential and commercial areas. The relatively low property crime rate (41.5% of total incidents) further supports this, as property crimes are typically more common in densely populated or high-traffic urban centres. This contrast with the UK average, where property crimes often dominate, indicates that Bridgnorth’s crime profile is shaped by its smaller population, lower retail density, and stronger community policing efforts.

January 2026 saw a 43.3% decrease in violence and sexual offences, dropping from 30 to 17 incidents—a stark contrast to the previous month’s figures. This decline may partly explain the overall 34.5% reduction in the area’s crime rate compared to December 2025. However, three categories experienced notable increases: possession of weapons, bicycle theft, and other crime, all rising by 100% from zero or previous levels. These spikes, though small in absolute terms, are significant given their rarity in Bridgnorth. For instance, possession of weapons—typically a minor category—surged to 2 incidents, 186% above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000. This anomaly suggests potential shifts in local dynamics. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson fell by 57.1%, likely reflecting the seasonal lull in outdoor activities typical of January.

Bridgnorth's crime rate in January 2026 stood at 4.5 per 1,000 residents, a 34.5% decline from the previous month's rate of 6.9 per 1,000. This downward trend aligns with seasonal patterns typical of January, when reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours often correlate with lower crime rates. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 222 residents—a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure in a way that transcends raw numbers. On a daily basis, Bridgnorth experienced an average of 2 crimes per day, a localised measure that reflects the area’s relatively low crime profile compared to the UK average. When scaled to the population of 11,782, this suggests that the likelihood of encountering crime in Bridgnorth remains lower than the national average, though residents should remain vigilant given the recent spikes in specific categories such as possession of weapons.